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Homemade burrata pasta recipe with roasted cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, photographed from above on a white kitchen counter as burrata melts over warm spaghetti.

Burrata Pasta Recipe

This creamy Burrata Pasta Recipe transforms a handful of simple ingredients into an indulgent Italian dinner in just minutes. Roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and silky burrata cheese melt together for the ultimate comfort food that tastes straight out of a Roman trattoria.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Heavenly Cooking Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $14

Equipment

  • 1 Large pasta pot (6 qt) For boiling pasta evenly and preventing sticking
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet (12-inch) For roasting tomatoes and combining pasta
  • 1 Pasta Colander with Handles To safely drain hot pasta
  • 1 Wooden spoon or silicone spatula For stirring without scratching cookware
  • 1 Chef's knife For slicing garlic and tomatoes
  • 1 Microplane grater For grating fresh Parmesan
  • 1 Serving bowl Retains heat and presents beautifully

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Spaghetti or penne Use gluten-free pasta if preferred
  • 2 tablespoon Salt For pasta water — seasons from within
  • 2 large Burrata balls About 8 oz total — creamy center forms sauce
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Halved; roasts into sweet, jammy goodness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil Carries flavor and richness
  • ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for mild heat
  • ½ cup Fresh basil leaves Torn; adds bright Italian flavor
  • ¼ cup Freshly grated Parmesan Salty, nutty flavor enhancer
  • 2 tablespoon Balsamic glaze For acidity and visual finish
  • Freshly cracked black pepper To taste
  • Sea salt Final seasoning adjustments

Instructions

  • Bring salted water to a boil, cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet, sauté garlic briefly, add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes, cook until burst and jammy.
  • Toss drained pasta into tomato mixture, add pasta water as needed, mix well.
  • Tear burrata over hot pasta, letting it melt into a creamy sauce.
  • Garnish with basil, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, and fresh pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2.3mg